What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Coordinator position at Drury University?
Job Summary:
Manages and directs all facility maintenance and HVAC staff to maintain the highest possible standards, good public relations with all parties concerned, develop a preventative and corrective maintenance plan to improve the quality of existing facilities, and coordinates maintenance of all residential housing units and prepares them for students ready to live on campus.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, and directs skills of maintenance staff (plumbing, locksmiths, mechanic, general maintenance, HVAC, and carpentry) to achieve optimum performance.
- Oversees individual department’s performance, goals, monitors progress to achieve optimum results and helps with guidance whenever necessary.
- Reviews and takes appropriate steps to ensure work orders are completed in a professional manner and timely fashion. In person and electronically, listens to and communicates with campus constituents regarding job status and quality of routine maintenance services.
- Assists COO and Director of Facilities in developing plans for deferred maintenance. Inspects buildings often and develops schedules for routine maintenance (paintings, windows, and system modifications).
- Participates in planning for capital construction/major renovations with architects, engineers and contractors as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Facilities.
- Oversees all contracted maintenance, plumbing, and HVAC work.
- Oversees safety, fire inspections and training programs as assigned.
- Manages the maintenance budget throughout the year to ensure compliance.
- Manages the tool crib and inventory system by working with the Purchasing Manager and Inventory Controller.
- Maintains an on-call roster to cover the 24-hour emergency needs of the campus and other duties as assigned.
- Maintains/directs the CMMS work order systems and assigns to appropriate personnel.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 10 years of relevant experience in maintenance and/or construction of facilities and five years of experience in management of maintenance, and/or HVAC staff or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possess mobility to traverse the campus.
- Adequate dexterity to operate a vehicle and to run a computer workstation.
- Knowledge of basic computer programs including MS Word and MS Excel.
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to understand a residential campus in order to serve the constituencies.
- Ability to use a telephone and computers to plan and monitor budgets and for communications.
- Ability to inspect campus facilities including climbing ladders and operating in confined spaces in order to evaluate risks and develop maintenance schedules.
- Must possess a valid MO driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Education and Experience:
- 10 years of relevant experience in maintenance and/or construction of facilities and five years of experience in management of maintenance, and/or custodial staff; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:
- Generous time off including 4 weeks of paid time off starting your first year
- Free tuition for your whole family
- Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
- Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
- Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
- Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus
